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Commission backs Taqueria Grande expansion, approves parking reduction at 9132 31st Street
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended approval of a parking-variation request Dec. 18 to reduce required parking from 37 to 15 at 9132 31st Street so Taqueria Grande can expand its dining area and add restrooms; staff recommended approval and the item will also be considered by the village board.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted Dec. 18 to recommend approval of a parking‑variation request to reduce required off‑street parking from 37 to 15 spaces for Taqueria Grande at 9132 31st Street, an advisory decision that will be forwarded to the village board.
Gustavo Leon Jr., who said he and his family own Taqueria Grande and recently bought the strip‑mall property, asked for the reduction to permit a modest expansion: adding two restrooms, enlarging the kitchen and spreading seating for a more comfortable customer experience. "We just want to make the best we can for our customers," Leon said, noting current cramped conditions and that expansion would improve accessibility for handicapped customers.
Scott Feiger, the interim planner, presented a site plan showing 15 front‑facing parking spaces, and pointed out a public parking lot roughly 300–325 feet away that can be used to meet off‑site parking requirements. Staff said the application met the variation standards and recommended approval to help a local small business grow.
Commissioners asked the applicant about measures to improve parking circulation and emissions of nonoperational vehicles in the lot; Leon said he has been negotiating with tenants who leave cars on the property and is exploring future rear‑lot parking, and he pledged to pursue operational fixes.
The commission moved and seconded a recommendation to approve the variation; the roll‑call vote was unanimous. As with the dispensary case, this recommendation is advisory and will be taken up by the village board on Jan. 12.
